Trump calls Iran memorandum signing unconditional surrender
Donald Trump characterized Iran's memorandum with the United States as an unconditional surrender after total military defeat.
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Rhetoric around Iran agreements can shift oil markets and the probability of renewed sanctions that affect global energy supply.
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